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SR04 BGX

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,531 mi
Last recorded83,531 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR04 BGX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 83,531 miles

engine management light on

Fail 4 Jul 2016 83,531 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jun 2015 82,103 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 82,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 80,294 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 80,294 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 78,176 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front sub frame damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2013 78,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front sub frame damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2012 75,714 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 66,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust bracket broken,but exhaust is supported ok.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil sump corroded.

engine overheating due to seized cooling fan (reccomend cooling fan renewal). Coolant level low.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,846 miles

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to access level of wear on inner brake pads as can't be viewed with wheel on

passanger side wipe blade split in centre

Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,913 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside left windscreen washer jet inop

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

rear rubber bush separating slightly on nearside front suspension arm

rear rubber bush separating slightly on offside front suspension arm

slight play in lower ball joint of nearside front anti roll bar link

slight play in upper ball joint of offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,471 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 24,472 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?

Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,123
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
128,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66,636
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,798
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19,354
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14,650
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,270
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SR04 BGX is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,788 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SR04 BGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SR04 BGX registered?

SR04 BGX is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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